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Revolver
Explorer
Jul 29, 2019

Outdoor GFCI outlet trips when using electric cooktop

Hello, When I plug my electric cooktop into the outdoor GFCI outlet, the GFCI trips. The cooktop is rated at 1000w according to the label. Do those GFCI outlets have a lower amperage rating than no...
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beemerphile1
Explorer
Aug 13, 2019
harley4275 wrote:
Mine is the samee...just plug it into a different plug ,that is not on gfi, with an extention cord.


I disagree, the GFCI is there to save lives. The cooktop is probably defective and should be tossed.

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